Quitting or cutting back on tobacco and nicotine products is the best thing you can do for your health. It’s not easy, but there are free resources and help available when you’re ready.
Talk to a Quit Coach
Oregon Quit Line | 1-800-784-8669 (1-800-QUIT-NOW)
En Español | 1-855-335356-92 1-855-DEJELO-YA
Native Quit Line | 1-800-784-8669 (1-800-QUIT-NOW), then press 7
This free program helps you create a quit plan and guides you along the way. You may also be able to get nicotine patches and gum.
Asian Smokers’ Quit Line | Monday-Friday, 7am - 9pm
Chinese | 1-800-838-8917
Korean | 1-800-778-8440
Vietnamese | 1-800-778-8440
Help Youth Quit Vaping
Don’t Lean on Nicotine | Text VAPE FREE OR to 88709
Free, confidential text-based support to help quit vaping.
Get a Free Quit Kit
For anyone in Multnomah County who smokes, vapes or uses other commercial tobacco or nicotine products.
Each kit includes items to help you make this important health change:
- Water bottle
- Mini workbook (to help you plan your quit)
- Inspiring bookmark
- Mints, tea, sugar-free mint gum
- Travel toothbrush and toothpicks
- Rubber bands
- Emery board
- Pen
Supplies are limited. Request a quit kit»
In-Person Help
Ask your doctor or clinic about quit classes and coaching. They can also set you up with a plan and prescribe medications to help you quit.
Prevent Smoking and Vaping
Free Campaign Materials
Take action to help prevent youth from smoking and vaping. Get free posters and postcards from us to share with your community:
Don’t Lean on Nicotine - Help youth quit vaping. For schools and youth-serving organizations in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties. Request materials»
Breathe Proud - For youth- and LGBTQ-serving organizations in Multnomah County. Request materials»
Looking for more ways to get involved and protect our communities from tobacco? Email hlth.tobacco.prevention@multco.us to sign up for our newsletter.
No Tobacco Products are Safe
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death. There is no safe form of tobacco or nicotine.
All tobacco products are harmful to health, including:
- Smokes (cigarettes, cigars, hookah)
- Vapes and e-cigarettes
- Smokeless tobacco (snuff)
- Nicotine pouches
Commercial vs. Traditional Tobacco
Traditional tobacco is a sacred plant to many Native people. It’s used in a variety of ways by many tribes, including ceremonies and gifting.
When we say “tobacco” here, we mean commercial tobacco, and not the traditional use of the tobacco plant by indigenous communities. About traditional tobacco